Additional Financial Aid Now Available

MediaTech has received approval to participate in the Title IV funding program for the Recording Arts Program. This change allows qualified students to have access to government issued Pell Grants for education tuition (which do not have to be repaid), and Stafford loans, which are federally backed
student loans offering extremely favorable interest rates. Additionally, the Sallie Mae financial
assistance program will remain available to qualified students. These programs provide excellent advantages for students who wish to study the art of recording but may have financial issues.
Call for more information.

So Your Kid Wants To Be A Rock Star?

Rob Fedson, Director of Education for MediaTech was a keynote speaker at the first annual
“So Your Kid Wants To Be A Rock Star” Symposium held in Austin on November 10, 2008.
The symposium targeted parents of children under 18 who are entering the sometimes-ruthless
world of the entertainment industry at an early age. Rob spoke on alternate careers in the music
industry and the need for post-secondary education in fostering the technical experience needed
to be proficient in the broad range of skills required to have a chance at a long and prosperous
career in the music business. Other speakers included members of popular “under 18” bands
working in the Austin area, Rob Carter, a prominent music industry lawyer, who also happens to
sit on the MediaTech Program Advisory Committee and Austin Chronicle music journalist Margaret
Moser. Margaret has been reviewing music for the Chronicle for several years and hosts a weekly
“under 18” band showcase at the legendary Threadgill’s music club in Austin. Plans are being made
to incorporate the symposium into the official SXSW agenda and for MediaTech to provide students
and mobile recording facilities when Margaret's program begins its spring 2009 season.




“Inside The Huddle” Production

MediaTech Digital Film Institute students are producing the live TV show “Inside The Huddle”.
The program features all your favorite Dallas Cowboy players discussing their take on past and
future games. It is hosted by Dallas Cowboy players Terrell Owens and Sam Herd taped at the
House of Blues. It airs on Saturday mornings on ESPN2, or at any time via Time Warners's Video
on Demand feature, and  on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30  LIVE on 105.3 FM. This show brings
the highlights of the Tuesday night radio broadcast as well as extra content like the "Sam Cam" and exclusive player interviews. The show is crewed and produced entirely by MediaTech students.


Austin Campus Hosts Famed Jason Marsalis

On May 19th, the youngest member of the renowned Marsalis family paid a visit to the studios of
MediaTech Institute in Austin, TX. Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and
the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Together, the four brothers and their
patriarch Ellis, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz.

Jason and his band were there to record  new tracks for their upcoming release. Engineered by
MediaTech student Alex Smith, Jason Marsalis played both drum set and the vibraphone in the
session. Several students and local musicians turned out for the session and a great time was
had by all.



Doris Hecht New Houston Campus Director

Doris Hecht has been appointed as the Campus Director at MediaTech’s facility in Houston.
Doris has a long career as a Campus Director for medical, trade, and public education learning
facilities all over the country. Welcome Doris!



Welcome Jim Waits - Career Services Coordinator Dallas & Houston

As Career Services Coordinator Jim is new to Mediatech Institute but not the entertainment industry.
A Theater/Cinematography alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University, Jim began his career on
the road with Showco, Inc., working with such performers as Jackson Browne, Genesis, Robert Plant
and Michael Jackson. With Showco¹s development of the Vari-Lite automated lighting system, he
helped transition new technology from the touring arena into films including Peggy Sue Got Married
and Bill and Ted¹s Excellent Adventure as well as television events like the Miss Universe Pageants
Live Aid and The Academy Awards. He has consulted on Broadway productions, Special Events and Corporate shows as well.

The last few years have found him returning to production work wearing multiple hats of Installer,
Designer and Consultant. The enjoyment of working in training and the satisfaction of helping people
with a genuine passion for the business is what brings him to Mediatech Institute.

Jim is at our Dallas campus however he will also be handling the student job placement in Houston.

Welcome Jim!

MediaTech Reaches Finals In 24 Hour Video Race

The Video Association of Dallas has completed its 7th year hosting The 24-Hour Video Race
competition. The May contest is a fun filmmaking competition, in which teams of amateur to
professional videomakers have 24 hours to write, shoot, edit and score an original short film.
The winning videos are screened at the 21st Annual Dallas Video Festival and also on Frame
of Mind, a television program on KERA Ch. 13. Each video must follow a set of criteria on Theme,
Prop, Location, and Line of Dialogue. This year's theme was "Twist of Fate, the Prop was a key,
the location was "anywhere a sport is played", and the dialogue must include "How much is this
going to cost me?”

MediaTech Institute's Digital Film Studios in Irving and fourteen of its Video Arts students enrolled
in the 24-Hour Video Race competition for the first time. The MediaTech team produced a finalist
winning video called "The Key Party" which later was featured on KERA TV. Out of 96 competing
teams, 31 teams dropped out. "This event is a cross between a film festival and a simply fun time.
The MediaTech entry was a cerebral art piece with a constant twist that was quite a bit different from
the other entries. Becoming a top finalist speaks volumes about the quality of knowledge and
expertise the MediaTech student's have attained," states Eric Jewell entrant and MediaTech
Institute film instructor.

The Key Party can be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXCbdNHriQ






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